GISc MSc scholarship opportunity

 

 

We have received notice of a scholarship opportunity for MSc (GISc) studies at the University of Cape Town.

 

The research is titled “Development of a spatial hydro-economic water foot-printing model” and requires competence in remote sensing, GIS, computer science and an interest in working on water resources and economic issues.

 

Interested applicants should e-mail rabia.karriem@uct.ac.za and provide:

 

1.     A letter of application, which includes an indication of the topic the candidate is applying for and a statement of research interests and experience, and how these fit to the relevant research topic;

2.     A CV which includes full details of any publications, and a short (max 300 words) summary of the applicant’s Honours research project;

3.     Copies of academic transcripts and certificates for previous degrees¹, and

4.     The names of two referees, at least one of which is an academic who has supervised a previous research project undertaken by the applicant.

 

The closing date for applications is 20 April

 

¹ Note that successful candidates will be required to provide certified copies of certificates and transcripts.